Volunteer
YMCA Swim Official I
AQ332I
Number of hours: 4
Manual: USA-Swimming Rules and Regulations, current edition available from USA Swimming, 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; or visit the web:
www.usaswimming.org
This course is designed to certify Swim Officials for YMCA Competitive Swimming in the areas of Stroke and Turn Judge, Relay Take-off Judge, Place Judge and Timer. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the above officials prior to, during and after a Swim Meet. The course also reviews the facilities requirements for a meet, swimmer eligibility, and the roles of Chief Judge, Starter, and Referee.
Successful completion of a written examination/Online test is required for certification.
Expiration date: Three years
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 21
- Associated with a YMCA sponsored Swim Team
Bring: Proof of age and registration form signed by local YMCA Executive Director or his/her designee.
Date/Time |
Class |
Location |
Fee |
Instructor/Contact |
| October 30 10am | Swim Team Official Level I | Nazareth YMCA Nazareth, PA | $50 | Fred Polaski |
| November 10 6pm |
Swim Team Official Level I | Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn, PA | $50 | Carl Sandoe |
| November 10 6pm | Swim Team Official Level I | Ridley Area YMCA Secane, PA | $50 | Rick Carson |
YMCA Swim Official II
AQ333I
Number of hours: 4
Manual: USA-Swimming Rules and Regulations, current edition available from USA Swimming, 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; or visit the web:www.usaswimming.org
This course is designed to certify Swim Officials for YMCA Competitive Swimming in the areas of Referee, Starter and Chief Judge. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the above officials prior to, during and after a Swim Meet. The course also reviews the facilities and staffing requirements for a meet, rules for swimming various strokes, matters relating to eligibility and other key roles of the official.
Successful completion of a written examination/Online Test is required for certification.
Expiration date: Three years
Prerequisites
- Certified YMCA Swim Official for at least one year
- Officiate a minimum of 8 sessions as a certified YMCA Swim Official
- Minimum age 21
- Associated with a YMCA sponsored Swim Team
Bring: Proof of age, Meet Verification Forms and Registration Form signed by local YMCA Executive Director or his/her designee.
Date/Time |
Class |
Location |
Fee |
Instructor/Contact |
| November 3 6:30pm | Swim Team Official Level II | Liberty High School Bethlehem, PA | $50 | William Hewitt |
| November 3 6pm | Swim Team Official Level II | Phoenixville YMCA Phoenixville, PA | $50 | Rick Carson |
YMCA Referee/Starter
This course is designed to certify administrative (dry deck) swim officials for the YMCA of the USA’s Competitive Swimming Program. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Swim Official prior to, during and after a meet. The course also briefly reviews for the participants the facilities and staffing requirements for a meet, including matters relating to eligibility to participate in and entry into the meet. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.
Date/Time |
Class |
Location |
Fee |
Instructor/Contact |
| October 30 4pm |
Referee Clinic Register Now |
Nazareth YMCA | $10 | Fred Polaski |
| November 3 9pm |
Referee Clinic Register Now |
Phoenixville YMCA | $10 | Rick Carson |
Meet Manager Operator Certification Classes
The Penn-Del League recommendations for timing resolution have been modified. All teams will be expected to adopt the new process so that all meets are scored in a similar manner. It is strongly recommended that each team have a minimum of one certified scorer. Scorer credentials will be posted on the league website.
October 27
6pmMeet Manager Operator
Register NowRidley Area YMCA$10Jenn Woods
Date/Time |
Class |
Location |
Fee |
Instructor/Contact |
| October 18 6pm |
Meet Manager Operator Register Now |
Phoenixville YMCA | $10 | Carl Sandoe |
| October 22 9am |
Meet Manager Operator Register Now |
North Penn YMCA | $10 | Jenn Woods |
YMCA Administrative Official Courses
This course is designed to certify administrative (dry deck) swim officials for the YMCA of the USA’s Competitive Swimming Program. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Swim Official prior to, during and after a meet. The course also briefly reviews for the participants the facilities and staffing requirements for a meet, including matters relating to eligibility to participate in and entry into the meet. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.
Date/Time |
Class |
Location |
Fee |
Instructor/Contact |
| October 19 6pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
West Chester YMCA | $10 | Carl Sandoe |
| October 19 7pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
Boyertown YMCA | $10 | Bert Hewitt |
| October 20 6pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
Upper Main Line YMCA | $10 | Carl Sandoe |
| October 22 2pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
North Penn YMCA Lansdale Branch | $10 | Bert Hewitt |
| October 23 2pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
Bloomsburg SD 728 East 5th Street | $10 | Fred Polaski |
| October 26 6pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
Kennett YMCA | $10 | Carl Sandoe |
| October 29 11:15am | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
Phoenixville PA | $10 | Carl Sandoe |
| October 30 2:30pm | Admin Official Clinic Register Now |
Nazareth YMCA | $10 | Fred Polaski |
Record of Meet Experience
In order to qualify to re-certify, an official must have worked at least twelve (12) sessions over the three-year certification period. (A session is defined as a either dual meet or a session at an invitational or championship meet.) This form can be used to document the sessions worked. It should be completed for each session and signed by the Referee. It must then be presented to the instructor at the re-certification clinic.
This form will also serve to document sessions worked for purposes of a Level I official qualifying to take the Level II Certification Clinic. Download Record of Meet Experiences form.